Nutanix Move is a workload migration tool that performs VM-level migrations and SMB/NFS file transfers into Nutanix AHV and Nutanix Cloud Clusters, automating replication and cutover workflows and supporting pre-seeding and test cutovers to reduce production downtime.
Published May 16, 2026
| Starting Price | Bundled with Nutanix software editions (vendor states inclusion); total program cost varies by implementation | Typically published as per-VM/per-instance licensing through channel partners; pricing varies by channel and reseller | Tooling available without a separate per-tool license; usage-based replication/instance and storage/transfer charges may apply after trial/grace periods |
| Best For | VMware/Hyper-V → Nutanix AHV and NC2 mobility; organizations standardizing on Nutanix | Ongoing DR, replication, and orchestration across heterogeneous environments; low RPO/RTO requirements | Migration into Azure with integrated assessment, planning, and Azure-native workflows |
| Key Strength | Integration with Nutanix target stacks; API and UI-based automation; bundled availability when using Nutanix software editions | Continuous replication, recovery orchestration, and cyber-resilience features | Integrated assessment and landing-zone guidance for Azure; centralized migration tracking |
| Key Weakness | Effectiveness depends on target being Nutanix AHV/NC2; known edge cases for legacy OSes and some networking scenarios; limited public Move-specific security/compliance documentation | Channel pricing and operational complexity can be tradeoffs; procurement costs may be higher | Not intended for migration to Nutanix targets; usage-based replication charges and cloud readiness requirements must be managed |
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